As summer approaches and temperatures rise, so does the volume of online purchases. The promise of outdoor activities signals the start of an influx of deliveries from garden kit to takeaways, so it’s not surprising that many drivers are contemplating the opportunities offered by becoming a courier. This is a busy time for us at […]
Business Choice Directs’ sister company, Lloyd & Whyte Financial Services, are qualified financial planners and can help you make a decision about your financial protection. With rising interest rates and the inflated cost of living they are here to help you understand how this could affect your mortgage. The sharp increase in interest rates and […]
Due to Covid, the NHS is struggling to meet demand and the number of people that have been waiting for over a year to receive treatment, is now 190 times the number that were waiting over a year for treatment from January 2020 figures. Average waiting times for treatment in January 2022 were around 13 […]
Managing a motor fleet can be exhausting work. Whether your fleet consists of three or more vehicles, managing their collective risk can feel like a thankless task. While you’re addressing one specific risk, different risks can arise which also demand your attention. It is a constant juggling act. However, instead of addressing risks as they […]
You insure your courier van so why aren’t you insuring ‘you’? As a courier you know that if you have an accident in your van your insurance cover will get it back on the road. But what happens when you’re sick and you can’t get behind the wheel for a few days, or worst-case scenario […]
2021 proved to be yet another challenging year for the logistics industry. Both Brexit and the pandemic combined to cause problems around fuel and driver shortages, and transport issues globally gave rise to supply-chain issues that still persist today. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) cited a shortage of up to 100,000 skilled drivers, which dates […]
If you are offered cheap car or courier insurance, particularly if it is for a high-risk vehicle, that seems “too good to be true”, then chances are – it is! We all like a bargain, especially after the financial impact of the pandemic, but beware. It could end up costing you a lot more than […]
We are thrilled to announce that Business Choice Direct was awarded Commercial Lines Broker of the year 2021 at the prestigious, National Insurance Awards last month. This award is a testament to the hard work we put in day in and day out and establishes us as leaders within the insurance industry, which means that […]
